Entry-level sedans that are taking on hatchbacks

Entry-level sedans that are taking on hatchbacks

23 May, 2013

ET Bureau & Zigwheels.com

Maruti Suzuki's Swift Dzire may have been launched as an offshoot to hatchback Swift, but in April it overtook its sibling for the first time to become the country's second-highest sold car after Alto.

Compact sedans, particularly Dzire, have helped three-box sedans emerge the fastest-growing passenger car segment. Dzire accounted for almost three-fourths of the total with sales of 1,69,571 units. Models such as Hyundai Accent, Mahindra Verito, Toyota Etios and Chevrolet Sail accounted for the rest.

We take a look at the entry-level sedans that are giving high-end hatchbacks a run for their money: